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Find Out More About the Bail Bond Process

The bail system guarantees the appearance of a criminal defendant in court, so it is important to know how the bail bond process works. At New Castle Co Bail Bonds, our licensed bail agents are available 24/7 to answer specific questions and provide you with the bail bond information you need.

Read on to learn more about the bail bond process, or contact us today to speak with a licensed Delaware bondsman for immediate service.

How Bail Bonds Work

A bail bond is also known as a surety bond. Typically, a friend, relative, attorney, or defendant will reach out to a bail bond company by phone and provide basic information about the situation, including where the detainee is being held, how long they've been there, what the charges are, how long they've been at their current residence, employment status, etc. This information is collected by the bail bond company to assess the risk involved in the bail bond.

If you choose to purchase a bail bond, you'll need to sign various bail bond documents, such as a bail bond application, a bail indemnity agreement, and a receipt. New Castle Co Bail Bonds instantly processes bail by fax or email, or we can dispatch a licensed bail bond agent to the location of your choice.

This process will result in the release of the defendant. From start to finish, the entire bail bond process can be completed in one to two hours. Please note, the bail bond process cannot begin until all arrest and booking procedures are complete.

The fee is usually 10% of the full bail amount, as mandated by state law. We offer payment options to meet your needs. Be wary of bail bondsmen offering bail bonds for 5% or less, because bail bond cost is set by Delaware law. Bail agents who charge less than this amount are in violation of the law or might be using a "bait and switch" technique to get your business.

By working with family, friends, and possible collateral, the bail bond company can be reasonably assured that an individual released on bail bond will appear at their appointed court date. The bail bond company has a financial incentive in supervising the bailee and ensuring they appear for trial because their money is at risk. If a defendant "skips bail," the bail bond agent has time to find the agent and bring them in.

With this being said, always understand your bail bond indemnitor responsibility before agreeing to sign on someone else's behalf. If the person fails to appear in court, the bail bond company will expect you to know where the defendant can be found and request assistance in their return to court.

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